Helical compression springs are known for their linear force-length relation. However, it is
often observed that not ground springs admit a very different mechanical behavior than …

In the optimum design of reinforced concrete (RC) structural members, the robustness of the
employed method is important as well as solving the optimization problem. In some cases …

Truss structures are one of the major civil engineering members studied in the optimization
research area. In this area, various optimization applications such as topology, size, cost …

The weight of gears is an important issue for high performance of the machine elements.
Thus, the design of the gear pairs with respect to the minimum weight is an important and …

In this study, by considering the changes in inlet pressures, connection nozzle materials and
the number of orifices, the performances of Ranque–Hilsch vortex tubes (RHVTs) were …

The need for precise mechanical and tribological properties of the hydrostatic bearings has
made them an interesting study topic for optimisation studies. In this paper, power-loss …

In this study, the design of the torsion and compression springs of the foldable wing
mechanism used in the missile is considered an optimization problem. After the missile …

In order to achieve safe and economical design results for crane bridge structures, an
optimization method with safety assessment constraints is proposed. In this approach, the …

ABSTRACT Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube (RHVT) is a mechanic system which can make
heating and cooling by using basic heat transfer laws with a compressed fluid …

This paper presents grey wolf optimization-GWO. After presenting the biological basis of
GWO, it explains the method itself and then the main algorithms of the GWO method as well …